Performance Air Filter for Mercedes C, E, S, GLC, GLE & SLC V6 incl. AMG 43 (2013-2021)

High-Flow BMC Performance Air Filter for Mercedes Benz C-Class, E-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class (W205, W213, X253, W166)

What it Does: The BMC performance air filter replaces the restrictive stock paper element in the Mercedes Benz C-Class, E-Class, GLC-Class, and GLE-Class to increase airflow volume and sharpen throttle response across the RPM band.

The Stock Mercedes Benz Air Intake Weakness

Factory cellulose paper air filters equipped on the twin-turbocharged M276 engine create significant pneumatic restriction under boost. Standard paper elements pack tightly as particulate accumulates, causing a measurable pressure drop across the intake tract. Under sustained throttle, this flow resistance forces the turbochargers to work harder to achieve target boost levels, elevating intake air temperatures and blunting transient throttle response.

The Engineering Solution

The BMC filter panel filter upgrades the filtration media to an oiled multi-layer surgical cotton gauze suspended within an epoxy-coated alloy mesh. Constructed using a single-piece "Full Moulding" process without welded corners, the polyurethane perimeter eliminates air bypass and mechanical fatigue. This low-restriction media increases CFM airflow significantly compared to factory paper while capturing particulates down to 7 microns, maintaining OEM sensor calibration without causing mass air flow faults.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the following vehicles (BMC fitment data):

• Mercedes C-Class (W205/A205/C205/S205) AMG C 43 [2 Filters Required] (390 HP) | 2018-2021
• Mercedes C-Class (W205/A205/C205/S205) AMG C 450 [2 Filters Required] (367 HP) | 2015-2018
• Mercedes C-Class (W205/A205/C205/S205) Amgc 43 [2 Filters Required] (367 HP) | 2016-2018
• Mercedes C-Class (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 400 [2 Filters Required] (333 HP) | 2014-2021
• Mercedes E-Class (A207/C207) E 320 [2 Filters Required] (272 HP) | 2014-2016
• Mercedes E-Class (A207/C207) E 400 [2 filters Required] (333 HP) | 2013-2016
• Mercedes E-Class (W212/S212) E 400 [2 filters Required] (333 HP) | 2013-2016
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) AMG E 43 [2 Filters Required] (401 HP) | 2016-2018
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 400 4MATIC [2 Filters Required] (333 HP) | 2016-2018
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 450 [2 Filters Required] (367 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes M-Class (W166) ML 400 [2 filters Required] (333 HP) | 2013-2015
• Mercedes R-Class (W251) R 320 [2 Filters Required] (272 HP) | 2014-2017
• Mercedes R-Class (W251) R 400 [2 Filters Required] (333 HP) | 2014-2017
• Mercedes S-Class (W222,A/C217) S 320L [2 Filters Required] (272 HP) | 2014-2020
• Mercedes S-Class (W222,A/C217) S 400 [2 Filters Required] (333 HP) | 2014-2017
• Mercedes S-Class (W222,A/C217) S 400 [2 Filters Required] (367 HP) | 2015-2020
• Mercedes S-Class (W222,A/C217) S 400 4MATIC [2 Filters Required] (367 HP) | 2015-2020
• Mercedes S-Class (W222,A/C217) S 450 [2 Filters Required] (367 HP) | 2017-2020
• Mercedes S-Class (W222,A/C217) S 500 Plug-In Hybrid [2 Filters Required] (333 HP) | 2014-2017
• Mercedes S-Class (W222,A/C217) S 560 e [2 Filters Required] (367 HP) | 2017-2020
• Mercedes S-Class (W222,A/C217) S 560 e [2 Filters Required] (476 HP) | 2018-2020
• Mercedes CLS (C218) / CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 400 [2 filters Required] (333 HP) | 2014-2017
• Mercedes GL / GLS (X166) GL/GLS 400 [2 filters Required] (333 HP) | 2013-2019
• Mercedes GL / GLS (X166) GL/GLS 450 4MATIC [2 filters Required] (367 HP) | 2016-2019
• Mercedes GLC / GLC Coupe (X253/C253) AMG GLC 43 [2 filters Required] (367 HP) | 2015-2019
• Mercedes GLE (W166) AMG GLE 43 [2 Filters Required] (367 HP) | 2016-2018
• Mercedes GLE (W166) AMG GLE 450 [2 filters Required] (367 HP) | 2015-2018
• Mercedes GLE (W166) GLE 320 [2 Filters Required] (272 HP) | 2015-2018
• Mercedes GLE (W166) GLE 400 [2 Filters Required] (333 HP) | 2015-2018
• Mercedes GLE (W166) GLE 500 e [2 Filters Required] (449 HP) | 2015-2018
• Mercedes GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 43 [2 Filters Required] (367 HP) | 2016-2019
• Mercedes GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 43 [2 Filters Required] (390 HP) | 2017-2019
• Mercedes GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 450 [2 filters Required] (333 HP) | 2015-2019
• Mercedes GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 400 [2 filters Required] (333 HP) | 2015-2019
• Mercedes Maybach II (X222) S 400 (2 Filters Required) (333 HP) | 2015-2017
• Mercedes SL (R231) SL 400 [2 Filters Required] (333 HP) | 2014-2016
• Mercedes SL (R231) SL 400 [2 Filters Required] (367 HP) | 2016-2020
• Mercedes SLC (R172) AMG SLC 43 [2 Filters Required] (367 HP) | 2016-2018
• Mercedes SLC (R172) AMG SLC 43 [2 Filters Required] (390 HP) | 2018-2020

BMC marks these applications as [2 Filters Required]; each package contains 1 filter, so order 2.

OEM Cross Reference (BMC): MERCEDES-BENZ 2760940504, MERCEDES-BENZ A2760940504

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the W205, W213, X253, and W166 C-Class, E-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the Mercedes Benz C-Class, E-Class, GLC-Class, and GLE-Class equipped with the M276 engine. BMC marks every listed application as 2 filters required; each package contains 1 filter, so order 2.

Will the oiled cotton media foul the mass airflow sensors or trigger a CEL?

No, BMC uses a proprietary low-viscosity oil that remains securely embedded within the cotton fibers to ensure zero oil migration onto intake sensors.

The Mercedes Benz Precision Standard

Engineered to meet rigorous European motorsport tolerances, this filter provides zero-CEL operation, precise factory airbox sealing, and regenerable filtration performance built specifically for high-output German powertrains.